Barium Sulfate Precipitated Powder from China
Precipitated barium sulfate (BaSO4) powder serves as a high-purity filler in paints and X-ray contrast, HTS 2833.29.51.90 despite common 2511 use for natural barite. Synthetic form qualifies as chemically defined.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide particle size distribution (e.g
• 0.7 micron) and oil absorption specs
• XRD analysis to prove synthetic vs. natural mineral origin
• USP grade certification for radiopaque medical uses